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What is 3D Printing

3D printing (additive manufacturing) builds parts layer by layer from 3D CAD files, enabling complex geometries, minimal material waste, and fast turnaround without expensive tooling. Marigold’s 3D printing service covers both plastic/resin and metal parts, suitable for rapid prototyping, production validation, and low-to-high volume end-use parts, serving automotive, medical, aerospace, and industrial applications with precision and reliability.

Core 3D Printing Services

We specialize in custom plastic and resin 3D printing, supporting multiple advanced technologies (SLA, SLS, FDM, DLS) to deliver high-fidelity, functional parts. Our solutions cover concept validation to short-run production, with engineering optimization to ensure each part meets performance and manufacturability requirements. Seamless transition to rapid tooling and injection molding is available for mass production needs.

Plastic & Resin 3D Printing

Metal 3D Printing (DMLS)

Our Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) service produces fully functional metal prototypes and end-use parts with near-100% density. We support a range of high-performance metal alloys, ideal for complex geometries, lightweight structures, and parts requiring high strength, corrosion resistance, and extreme temperature tolerance—widely used in aerospace, automotive, and medical instrumentation.

Essential 3D Printing Insights

Design & Precision Optimization (DfAM)

Our engineering team provides professional Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) expertise to optimize part geometry, reduce production costs, and enhance performance. We consider layer thickness, minimum feature size, and support structure design, while leveraging mold flow simulation to avoid defects and ensure dimensional consistency for batch production.

Cost & Lead Time Control

3D printing eliminates the need for initial tooling investment, significantly reducing costs for prototypes and small-batch production. We stock a wide range of materials and use industrial-grade equipment to shorten lead times—small prototype orders ship within 5 days, and metal parts are delivered in 7–12 days. Multi-technology support allows us to match the most cost-effective solution to your project needs.

3D Printing Technologies

We offer a full range of additive manufacturing technologies to cover diverse application scenarios, combining the strengths of SyBridge’s technology breadth and Protolabs’ industrial precision:

SLA (Stereolithography): Uses UV laser to cure liquid photosensitive resin, delivering high-resolution parts with excellent surface finish—ideal for detailed prototypes and cosmetic parts.

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering): Fuses plastic powder with a laser to produce tough, functional parts—suitable for complex assemblies and end-use components.

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling): Extrudes thermoplastic filament layer by layer, offering cost-efficient, high-strength parts for large components and production-grade plastics.

DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering): Sinters metal powder to create fully dense, high-performance metal parts—ideal for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

DLS (Digital Light Synthesis): Uses digital light projection to produce isotropic, injection-molding-like parts with excellent mechanical properties—perfect for elastomers and foam alternatives.

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3D Printing Materials

We offer 60+ high-quality materials, combining APT-Mold’s plastic/resin variety, SyBridge’s elastomer options, and Protolabs’ metal alloy expertise, to meet diverse mechanical, thermal, and aesthetic requirements:

Plastic & Resin Materials

Engineering Plastics: ABS, ASA, PC, PC-ABS, PA12 (Nylon), carbon fiber-reinforced PA12, glass fiber-filled Nylon, PP, ULTEM (PEI), PEEK/PEKK

Resins: High-detail resin, rubber-like elastomers, flame-retardant resin, biocompatible resin

Elastomers & Foam Alternatives: EPU series, SIL 30, durable lightweight alternatives to traditional foams for sporting goods and protective equipment

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Metal Alloys

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Stainless Steel: 17-4 PH (high hardness, corrosion resistance), 316L (malleable, flexible)

Aluminum: AlSi10Mg (excellent strength-to-weight ratio, thermal/electrical conductivity)

Superalloys: Inconel 718 (high temperature/corrosion resistance), Cobalt Chrome (Co28Cr6Mo) (high tensile strength)

Titanium: Ti6Al4V (high stiffness, biocompatible, ideal for aerospace/medical)

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Custom Surface Finishes for 3D Printing

Basic Finishes

Enhanced Functional Finishes

As-Printed (Support Removed)

Deburring & Bead Blasting

Surface Polishing

Brushed (150/220/400 Grit)

Satin (Sand Blasted + Bead Blasted)

Passivation (Metal Parts)

Painting & Coating

Heat Treatment (Stress Relief, Aging)

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3D Printing Tolerance Guide

Our 3D printing accuracy exceeds industrial standards, with tolerances affected by material type, part size, and technology.

Contact selina@marigold-rapid.com for full official tolerance datasheet.

Flatness Tolerance (±mm)

Dimensional Tolerance (±mm)

Size Range (mm)

Material Type

Silicone Rubber

EPDM & General Rubber

1–50

0.05

0.15

51–150

1–50

51–150

0.10

0.07

0.12

0.25

0.18

0.30

*Note: For parts larger than 150mm or complex geometries, tolerance will be adjusted based on DfAM optimization and material shrinkage characteristics.

Key Advantages of Our 3D Printing

3D additive manufacturing is a flexible tool-free rapid production process that realizes highly complex custom part geometries, perfectly adapting diversified prototype verification and low-volume functional end-use component demands.

• Zero MOQ (1pc Prototype Supported)
• Multi-Technology & Material Options
• Rapid Turnaround (5–12 Days)
• Complex Geometry Capability
• One-Stop Production Transition

• Free Professional DfAM Analysis
• ISO 9001/13485 Certified
• High Precision & Batch Consistency
• Low Material Waste & Cost-Efficient
• Large Format Printing Support

Industry Applications

Our custom 3D printed parts (plastic, resin & metal) serve diverse global industrial sectors, meeting precision, strength and functional requirements for prototype validation and end-use production.

• Automotive: Structural parts, enclosures, heat dissipation components, custom fixtures
• Aerospace: Lightweight complex parts, engine components, prototype validation
• Medical: Instrumentation parts, biocompatible prototypes, custom implants
• Consumer Products: Custom housings, cosmetic parts, personalized accessories
• Industrial: Mechanical brackets, fittings, functional prototypes, tooling components

Fast Turnaround 3D Printing Workflow

Step 1:

File Submission

Upload CAD drawings & confirm specs

Step 2:

Quote & DFM

24h pricing + free design review

Step 3:

Tech Select

Choose 3D printing technology & material

Step 4:

Print Production

Industrial-grade 3D printing fabrication

Step 5:

Finish Process

Surface treatment & quality inspection

Step 6:

Pack & Ship

Expedited delivery & tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between SLA and SLS 3D printing?

SLA uses UV laser to cure liquid resin, delivering high-resolution, smooth-surface parts for cosmetic prototypes. SLS fuses plastic powder with a laser, producing tougher, functional parts suitable for end-use components and complex assemblies.

What file formats do you accept for 3D printing?

All files are ultimately converted to STL (.stl) for printing, but we recommend uploading STEP (.stp/.step) or IGES (.igs/.iges) files for optimal precision. Our engineering team can accommodate most common CAD formats.

How long does 3D printing take, and do you support large-volume production?

Small prototype orders ship within 5 days; metal parts take 7–12 days. We support both low-volume prototyping and high-volume production, with scalable capacity and consistent quality across batches.